What Is A Car Service? And What is Involved?

Car Service Using a Ramp



In the automotive trade there are questions that mechanics and office staff in garages all over the world, are asked time and time again. 

What is a Car Service? Isn't it the same as an MOT Test? How Much does a Car Service cost? Are the main questions I have seen asked.

Well lets get stuck in and answer some of these rightly asked questions. (At the end of the day

ELM327 Software! You Could Be Wasting Your Time!

OK so you read my review on the ELM327 Obd2 Adaptor here,
ELM327 Adaptor Review. You ordered one and now you need software compatible with a Bluetooth adaptor.

So without messing around, I'll get straight to the point.

I want to start with the obvious first choice of ELM327 software, for me and that is the Torque app. Read my review for Android here Torque Android App Review.

In case you don't

Full MOT Test Checklist

MOT Test



Those of you who have read my previous MOT Test article on how to pass first time (see MOT Test Pass First Time), may recall I had created a DIY Checklist. 


Well I have now gone one better and took the standard VOSA MOT Test Checklist or the VT29 as it is know to us MOT Testers and edited it into a useful checklist for you to use when preparing your car for MOT Test. You can

Torque Pro OBD2 Android App Review And Setup!

UPDATE!!

If you came to this page because of fault/trouble codes you retrieved from a diagnostic tool you may find our Android App useful.
Not only does it give you 'Fault Descriptions' but it also gives you 'p
Possible Causes!! 

Perfect when used in conjunction with Torque Pro!! Check it out on the  Play Store!! 








If you read my previous ELM327 OBD2 Bluetooth Adaptor Review, you'll

ELM327 OBD2 Adaptor Review and Overview (Torque Android Compatible)

ELM327 OBD Adaptor





A couple of days ago, after reading reviews and thinking of my own car. I received in the post a Bluetooth ELM327 OBD adaptor. I have to admit I was sceptical, I mean this thing cost under £10. I had set my expectations so low I wasn't even expecting it to work. Boy was I wrong.

You may recall my last article on OBD Scanners here: OBD Scanners
Although I do like the

How To Clean EGR Valve (Also a Fix For P0401)

UPDATE!!

If you came to this page because of fault/trouble codes you retrieved from a diagnostic tool you may find our Android App useful.
Not only does it give you 'Fault Descriptions' but it also gives you 'p
Possible Causes!! Check it out on the  Play Store!! 











Clean EGR Valve


A common question I see come up in the forums is 'How to clean a EGR Valve?'. So i thought I would be

Volkswagen Audi Skoda VAG Engine Management Fault Codes!!

UPDATE!!

All the information in the article is now available in our Android App!!



The App includes OBD, OBD2, EOBD Codes. VAG 3,4,5, and P1 Codes along with many other Manufacture Specific Codes! Please check it out on the Play Store!! 













In
this Article I give you Volkswagen, Audi and Skoda or VAG engine management
fault codes. These come in 3 types either 4 Digit, 5 Digit of P

Ford Engine Management Fault Code Identification!!

UPDATE!!

All the information in the article is now available in our Android App!!



The App includes OBD, OBD2, EOBD Codes. Ford P1, B1, U1 Codes along with many other Manufacture Specific Codes! Please check it out on the Play Store!! 









In an effort to provide my readers with useful automotive information, I give to you Ford manufacture specific diagnostic fault codes. These codes

DPF Removal!! (How to Remove A DPF Successfully)

UPDATE!!

If you came to this page because of fault/trouble codes you retrieved from a diagnostic tool you may find our Android App useful.
Not only does it give you 'Fault Descriptions' but it also gives you 'p
Possible Causes!! Check it out on the  Play Store!! 











DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter)



DPF's or Diesel Particulate Filters first started appearing on cars around 2005. Ever

ECU Remapping Vs Chip! (Performance Tuning)

ECU





Customers often ask weather they should opt for an ECU remap, or a performance chip, when trying to increase engine performance. I like to think I give them a well informed response, so I thought I would share my response with you.

To begin with one of the questions you may have is. 'If ECU Remapping or chipping is so much better, why don't manufactures include it on the car as

MOT Test Changes!! March 2013

MOT Test Sign


This month (March 2013) see's some changes to the list of testable items on the MOT Test. In this article I will explain what the changes are and how you can you can check them your self, to enable you to take your car for it's MOT test well prepared.



The changes list here cover MOT Classes 4, 5 and 7. Yes that includes your car, minibus or van.



Please read the following

Trailer 7 Pin 12N Wiring Diagram ( How To Wire A Trailer Plug)

12N 7 Pin Trailer Plug


In this article we will look at how to wire a 7 pin trailer plug to the 12N European standard. These are the type of plugs used on car trailers and caravans. Although it can be daunting at first. With the right tools it takes very little time.

To wire a 12N 7 pin plug you need a couple of tools. Wire Strippers and an assortment of screw drivers.

Here is a diagram of

OBD Scanner! What Place Do They Have?

UPDATE!!

If you came to this page because of fault/trouble codes you retrieved from a diagnostic tool you may find our Android App useful.
Not only does it give you 'Fault Descriptions' but it also gives you 'p
Possible Causes!! Check it out on the  Play Store!! 









OBD Scanners




OBD2 Scanner


I frequently use different makes of diagnostics equipment at work. OBD Scanners fall into

Google Play Gift Cards Now Available In The UK!!

Google Play Gift Cards

Google play gift cards have recently became available in the UK.


Google play store gift cards have been available in the US for some time now and the search engine giant has now released the perfect present to the UK market.


With the sales of Android based phones in the UK at an all time high, it seems like the perfect time for Google to start selling play store

Mythbusters A Mechanics Special!! Top 5 Myths About Mechanics

Are Mechanics Trustworthy?


Having been apart of the motor trade for a while now, I have come across most myths and misconceptions about Mechanics, most question how trustworthy we are! 



I think its about time someone busted some of these myths, sort of a Mechanic Mythbusters special..



Without further ado lets get right into it.






Did your Mechanic Really Rip You Off




       1. 

MOT Test? How to Pass First Time!!

MOT Test Sign

UPDATE!! Due to changes in the MOT please use this article in conjuction with the extra items on the following article!!!

Update 2 I have now uploaded a full checklist which you can download below. Use it with the information in this article. 




MOT Test Changes (March 2013)

MOT Test Checklist



Is it that time of the year again? The ruddy MOT is due on your car and with

Affiliate Links! Making Money Online! (This Mechanic Does)

I thought I would share with you some I have done and thought id pass it on, don't worry I am not trying to sell anything just sharing the information, it's all about Affiliate Links


Well were do we start? Oh I know, I recently started making money on-line and it hasn't cost me a single penny yet!!!



OK I level with you i haven't made my millions just yet, but i have made some. It is only

Car Tracking and Wheel Alignment! (Are You Wasting Fuel?)

Car Tracking Being Carried Out

Car tracking and wheel alignment is a complex subject. Its often seen as just making sure the front wheels are parallel when facing straight ahead. But the more observant and knowledgeable vehicle owners know this is not the case. Right?



Where's a good place to start...  Well let's look at what incorrect car tracking and wheel alignment could be doing to you

On The Bus! (A Mechanics Blog)

Bus Recovery 



I my line of work I work on a multitude of vehicles. Some big, some small. Some new, some old. Each with their own unique set of challenges. But none are more challenging than working on a bus.



You see the problem with on a bus is people get angry when they are late, and rightly so. When you pay for a service you expect a certain level of service in return. A bus breaking

Engine Management Light On? (How Its Really Fixed!)

UPDATE!!

If you came to this page because of fault/trouble codes you retrieved from a diagnostic tool you may find our Android App useful.
Not only does it give you 'Fault Descriptions' but it also gives you 'p
Possible Causes!! Check it out on the  Play Store!! 











Engine Management Light On





I don't really know where it all went wrong! I guess I never will.



The diagnostic

Customer Service - Is The Customer Always Right? How to Deal With Customer Complaints

Poor customer service can really hurt the profitability of your business

A question I have seen asked time and time again in the customer service sector is, 'is the customer always right?' And how do I deal with customer complaints. In this blog I hope to provide some answers and help you keep your customers happy even if they have a complaint.



Let's take a look the the first two rules I